Star Christmas decoration to make – using lollipop sticks

Star Christmas decoration to make to hang on the tree! Lots of sequins are needed for this simple star shaped decoration for the Christmas Tree. It’s a fun craft to make and looks lovely as a special home made decoration. The printable banner, ‘Joy to the World’ is a reminder of the great news of… Read More Star Christmas decoration to make – using lollipop sticks

Simple Christmas Craft – baby in the manger

This craft has a bit of preparation – there is some cutting out for an adult or older child to do. I made a template to speed the process up! All you need to make the ‘baby in the manger’ scene is :- Good quality paper plates – preferably with a definite rim. You will… Read More Simple Christmas Craft – baby in the manger

Snowflake craft/DIY

All you need for this snowflake craft – beads and 3 pipe cleaners. Couldn’t be easier! Just criss cross the pipe cleaners to make a star shape and add the beads. Turn the pipe cleaner ends over slightly so the beads stay on. That’s it!

Button Christmas card to make

This is a lovely idea and very easy to make. You need to be patient though – let the glue dry completely or the buttons will fall off!

‘Gingerbread house’ ideas…

Christmas is coming! Here are some gingerbread/cookie ideas. Click on the links to go direct to the websites. I like these ideas because they are simple but very effective and fun. non cook, cardboard Gingerbread house from inner child fun Lovely, simple cookie house from foodgizmo Simple gingerbread house – found on Betty Crocker website. This… Read More ‘Gingerbread house’ ideas…

Stained Glass Nativity

    Start with a template. Draw around this onto two pieces of black A4 sugar paper (construction paper) I secured it with paper clips to make things easier . This design was tricky to cut out but older children could do it with some help and patience. If you have a small group I would… Read More Stained Glass Nativity